If you need to tie your shoes and haven't a second to spare, YouTube user Hank shows how to tie a workable knot so quickly it seems like magic.

Strictly speaking, the above method is just a faster way to tie a granny knot which, as we've learned before, is not the most secure knot. On the other hand, the granny knot is how many of us have been tying our shoes for years, and while it's less than ideal, society seems to run on. So, if you're more interested in tying your shoes fast (and in a way that looks really cool) than perfect, this is the method for you.